Hmong Americans may have strokes at much younger ages
Jul 19, 2023
Hmong adults in the U.S. may have strokes earlier than white people and be more likely to have bleeding strokes, new research suggests.
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Black adults residing in redlined communities may face higher risk of heart failure
Jul 17, 2023
Redlining, a once-legal discriminatory practice that denied some housing loans to Black families, has been linked to a higher rate of heart failure for Black adults.
Summer break weight gain is real, with Latino children especially at risk
Jul 12, 2023
Summer is a time when kids can gain unhealthy weight, and several factors put Latino children at higher risk for developing obesity.
Family history can help identify health risks, but many Latino people know little about theirs
Jun 22, 2023
Stigma and fear are among the reasons many in the Hispanic community may not know or share their family health history – a vital part of preventive care.
Routine tests may reduce disparities in peripheral artery disease and amputation risk
Jun 15, 2023
Low-cost screenings for peripheral artery disease may reduce inequities in the development, diagnosis and treatment of the disease, according to a new scientific statement.
Adults with Type 2 diabetes, heart failure may not be getting proper follow-up care
Jun 7, 2023
People on Medicaid who have diabetes may not be getting recommended care after being hospitalized for the first time for heart failure, a study in Alabama found.
Celebrating Pride Month with mental health in mind
Jun 6, 2023
Amid stressful times, there's healthy power in getting together for LGBTQ people and those who love them, experts say.
Fear and language barriers keep some Latino people from performing CPR
Jun 1, 2023
CPR can save the life of someone in cardiac arrest. Trainers are trying to overcome reluctance among some in the Latino community to learn the lifesaving skill and step in during an emergency.
More physical activity may help cut racial disparities in heart health, report says
May 24, 2023
Physical activity is key to good cardiovascular health, but it's often lowest among groups at higher risk. A new ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ report offers strategies for overcoming barriers in these communities.
Stroke rehab improves recovery. So why aren't Hispanic survivors getting enough of it?
May 22, 2023
A critical part of stroke recovery is rehabilitation. But researchers are finding inequities among Hispanic survivors.